'Smirk' definitions:

Definition of 'smirk'

(from WordNet)
noun
A smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure
verb
Smile affectedly or derisively [syn: smirk, simper]

Definition of 'Smirk'

From: GCIDE
  • Smirk \Smirk\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Smirked; p. pr. & vb. n. Smirking.] [OE. smirken, ASS. smercian, smearcian; cf. MHG. smieren, smielen, to smile. See Smile, v. i.] To smile in an affected or conceited manner; to smile with affected complaisance; to simper. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Smirk'

From: GCIDE
  • Smirk \Smirk\, n. A forced or affected smile; a simper. [1913 Webster]
  • The bride, all smirk and blush, had just entered. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Smirk'

From: GCIDE
  • Smirk \Smirk\, a. Nice,; smart; spruce; affected; simpering. "So smirk, so smooth." --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

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